Description
Indulge in the deliciousness of this Honey Pepper Chicken Panini Pasta. Tender chicken strips in a creamy honey and pepper sauce, tossed with penne pasta and gooey mozzarella cheese. It’s a perfect blend of sweet and savory flavors in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For the Pasta:
- 8 oz penne pasta
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 ½ cups heavy cream
- ½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 teaspoon cracked black pepper (adjust to taste)
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- Fresh parsley or basil for garnish
Instructions
- Cook the Pasta: Prepare penne pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
- Cook the Chicken: Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Cook in olive oil until golden and cooked through. Slice into strips.
- Make the Sauce: In the same skillet, melt butter, whisk in flour to form a roux. Slowly whisk in heavy cream, then add Parmesan, honey, black pepper, and red pepper flakes. Simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine Ingredients: Stir in cooked pasta and mozzarella until cheese is melted and pasta is coated. Top with sliced chicken.
- Serve: Garnish with parsley or basil before serving.
Notes
- For a panini twist, grill cooked chicken with honey glaze on a panini press before slicing.
- Pair with garlic bread or a green salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 18 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 39 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg
